Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Commander) - Core

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Dana Roach
Feb 19, 2026
Archidekt Deckbuilding Contest Finalists - February 2026
Let's take a look at the three finalists for this month's Archidekt deckbuilding contest. Who made the coolest partner deck?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrormind Crown
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Winnowing
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Morningtide's Light
1.5%inclusion2 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Kinbinding
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion186 decks218 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
69%inclusion151 decks218 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion149 decks213 decks
62%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion157 decks218 decks
57%synergy
Genji Glove
61%inclusion126 decks206 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
73%inclusion160 decks218 decks
55%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion126 decks218 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion143 decks218 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion124 decks218 decks
47%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion112 decks218 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion170 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion152 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
68%inclusion148 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
51%inclusion111 decks218 decks
46%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion110 decks218 decks
43%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
48%inclusion104 decks218 decks
41%synergy
Weapons Vendor
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Zack Fair
47%inclusion101 decks217 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
44%inclusion96 decks218 decks
38%synergy
Restoration Magic
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Beatrix, Loyal General
41%inclusion89 decks216 decks
39%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
35%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
36%inclusion79 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion66 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion65 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Mother of Runes
26%inclusion57 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
26%inclusion56 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
26%inclusion56 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
24%inclusion49 decks207 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion51 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Brass Squire
23%inclusion51 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Delivery Moogle
18%inclusion38 decks207 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Helitrooper
17%inclusion37 decks217 decks
16%synergy
Leonin Shikari
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
-13%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Leonin Abunas
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
12%inclusion27 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
8.8%inclusion19 decks216 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
-12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Auron, Venerated Guardian
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
37%inclusion81 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
37%inclusion80 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion71 decks218 decks
23%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion47 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
20%inclusion43 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion41 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
-5%synergy
Slash of Light
18%inclusion37 decks211 decks
16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
-12%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudshift
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Battle Menu
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Get Lost
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Silence
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Parting Gust
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Unwanted Remake
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion83 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Single Combat
36%inclusion78 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Unfinished Business
29%inclusion64 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion56 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion49 decks218 decks
9%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
One Last Job
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
5%synergy
United Battlefront
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Helping Hand
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
42%inclusion91 decks218 decks
37%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
41%inclusion90 decks218 decks
36%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion89 decks218 decks
33%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
39%inclusion86 decks218 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion85 decks218 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion85 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Ultima Weapon
39%inclusion84 decks216 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion84 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
34%inclusion74 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion73 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion73 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion71 decks218 decks
30%synergy
Champion's Helm
32%inclusion69 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
31%inclusion68 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
31%inclusion67 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion66 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion64 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion63 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion62 decks218 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion61 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion60 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion59 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion58 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
25%inclusion54 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Pearl Medallion
23%inclusion51 decks218 decks
-36%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion51 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
23%inclusion50 decks218 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion45 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
19%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
18%inclusion40 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
16%inclusion35 decks218 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion34 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion33 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion33 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion32 decks218 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Mantle of the Ancients
36%inclusion78 decks218 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion41 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion38 decks218 decks
-14%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion37 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
16%inclusion35 decks218 decks
-4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion22 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-11%synergy
With Great Power...
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-7%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Banishing Light
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion114 decks218 decks
26%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
41%inclusion90 decks218 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
32%inclusion69 decks218 decks
22%synergy
Monumental Henge
30%inclusion66 decks218 decks
17%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion55 decks218 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Emeria, the Sky Ruin
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
-18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion42 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion35 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion23 decks218 decks
-17%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
-24%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion18 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion15 decks218 decks
-6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion186 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion137 decks218 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
28%inclusion60 decks218 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion39 decks218 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion31 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
White Auracite
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-3%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
2%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
5.0%inclusion11 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion209 decks218 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion48 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion36 decks218 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
14%inclusion30 decks218 decks
6%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion24 decks218 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.8%inclusion17 decks218 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
1%synergy